COVER STORY
Making HBMSU a Hub for Smart Education and the House of Quality in the Arab Region and Globally
Dr Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU)
Dr Mansoor Al Awar is the Chancellor of Hamdan Bin Mohamed Smart University. He is also the Chairman of the Governing Board of the UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education (IITE) and a Member of the Executive Council of the Association of Arab Universities (AARU). Dr. Mansoor has served as a chair for several
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University: Re-engineering the Future of Higher Education
Dr Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU)
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) is the first accredited online university in the Arab world. It was the ambitious drive of the leadership of the Emirate of Dubai to set a new path for its young generation to become knowledge ambassadors, innovators, scientists, entrepreneurs, and leaders of the future that led to the establishment
EDTECH COMPANY OF THE YEAR - 2021
Ouriginal: Making Plagiarism Prevention Easy
Andreas Ohlson, CEO of Ouriginal
From a young age, teachers and elders have taught us that honesty and integrity are essential qualities we need in our academic and professional life. However, as we grow older, many of us tend to compromise on these qualities,...
MENTOR'S MANTRA
Best Practices That Enhance Quality Learning Experience in Higher Institutions
Dr. Kiran S Nair, Program Director-MBA and Associate Professor, Abu Dhabi School of Management, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dr. Kiran Nair is an Associate Professor of Management and the MBA Director at Abu Dhabi School of Management (ADSM), Abu Dhabi, UAE. He has been associated with Higher Education Industry since 2016. Dr. Kiran holds a Ph.D. in...
ACADEMIC VIEW
Changes in the Higher Education System Today
Prof. Steyn Heckroodt, Chief Thought Leader, PCL Learning
Prof Steyn Heckroodt provides a wealth of experience and expertise when engaging with global business leaders. As a Harvard Business School Publishing Moderator, HBR Author, Dean of Academic Affairs, Founder and Chief Thought Leader for Platform for Connected Leadership,...
Career Opportunities for Students after K-12 graduation – Not all is lost if you do not pursue a degree program
Dr. Vaidyanathan Jayaraman Global Dean (UG) & Professor – Supply Chain Operations, Data Sciences & Analytics, SP Jain School of Global Management
Dr Vaidyanathan Jayaraman is the Dean of Undergraduate Programs and a Distinguished Professor at SP Jain School of Global Management. He oversees the undergraduate programs across the School’s campuses in Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore and Sydney. Prior to taking on...
Need for Leadership & Strategy Guidance in Higher Education
Professor Chris Kinsville-Heyne, Professor of Leadership & Strategy, Hult International Business School
Chris Kinsville-Heyne is a Professor of Leadership & Strategy at Hult International Business School. As a British army officer, he commanded a NATO Mobile News Team at the end of the Civil War in the Former Yugoslavia (FY), returning...
Forget About the Third Space: It’s Time We Recognise Teaching & Learning Support as a Scholarly Activity
Dr Kwong Nui Sim & Associate Professor Michael Cowling
Ok, we’re going to be brave and say it, even though it might upset some. What is a so-called third space teaching and learning support staff, employed under an administrative or professional contract, actually expected to do as part...
INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE
Why Should Universities in MENA Region Focus on Market Research?
Dr. Senthil Nathan, Managing Director – Edu Alliance Ltd, Abu Dhabi and Co-Founder, Edorer Inc., San Francisco
Dr. Senthil Nathan co-founded and heads Edu Alliance Ltd, Abu Dhabi – a boutique management consultancy specializing in education. In the past 7 years, he has consulted for over 25 universities and investors and helped establish new universities. The...
Re-Imagining the Future of Higher Education Using the Three Horizon Model
Dr. Khyati Shetty, Campus Director, Focus College, British Columbia, Canada
Dr. Khyati Shetty is the recipient of the GCC Education Leaders Award-2019, Top 100 Global Training and Development Minds-2018, GCC Women Leaders Award-2017 and the former Dean of Curtin University, Dr. Khyati Shetty comes with 15+ years of experience...
Higher Education in the Middle East
Dr. Vidhya Vinod, Group President and CEO, Study World Education Holding Group
Dr. Vidhya Vinod an entrepreneur, educationist and visionary enriches Study World with her expertise in creating, operating and delivering exceptional experiences in professional education. Dr. Vidhya is on the board of few schools and institutions in UAE, India and...
Investing in Professional Development Will Future Proof Your Organisation – Here’s Why
Emellia Koukash, Managing Director, KC Academy
Emellia is the Founder and Managing Director of Koukash Consultancy and KC Academy, a full-service communications and training consultancy driving impactful communication through our bespoke solutions. Lockdowns have created a monumental shift in working practices and made homeworking...
The Stake of Digitalization and Personalization in Hospitality Education
Benoit-Etienne Domenget, CEO, Sommet Education
Graduating from HEC business school in Paris, Benoît-Etienne Domenget started his career with Accor Group, managing different hotel properties before joining the corporate office as Senior Vice – President Development to head the group’s strategic development in Europe, Middle-East...
How Can Designers Change the Society?
Yan Garin, Country Head - India, Ecole Intuit Lab
Yan Garin is the Country Head and Director of Ecole Intuit Lab; joined the brand in 2013. Before joining Ecole, Mr. Garin served as Production Coordinator with 3D Upside Down and Art Center Producer with Jeem TV. He has...
MANAGING EDITOR’S NOTE
The Middle East and the Era of Smart Universities
Sarath Shyam
Hosting several high-profile global events, the Middle East is fast becoming one of the most happening places on the planet. However, education may not be the first thing that would come into our minds when thinking of the Middle...